Growing Green with Pride Spring 2023

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MEDIA ADVISORY

For immediate release:
April 4, 2023

For more information, contact:
Paulette L. Jones
Chief of Communications
Prince George’s County
Department of Public Works and Transportation
Cell: (240) 712-0298

Prince George’s County Hosts Spring 2023 ‘Growing Green with Pride’ Cleanup Event

LARGO, MD – Prince George’s County will hold its bi-annual Spring 2023 ‘Growing Green with Pride’ cleanup event on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is part of the County’s effort to reduce litter, clean up our environment and to beautify areas throughout the community.  This event will take place rain or shine.   

 

 “Our Growing Green with Pride event provides an opportunity for residents to beautify their neighborhoods by coming together for a day of cleaning, weeding, planting, mulching and litter removal,” said County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. “This event brings together communities, residents, schools, and businesses to partner with Prince George’s County Government, the Neighborhood Design Center, Prince George’s County Public Schools, Keep Prince George’s County Beautiful, and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, showing that we all have a part to play in keeping Prince George’s County clean and beautiful.” 


For registered participants, the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) will provide plastic gloves, trash bags, safety vests, and a maximum of 6 bags of mulch and litter grabbers for the event.  The registration for ‘Growing Green with Pride’ closes Friday, April 14, 2023. 

“We are Prince George’s Proud to be able to host an event where residents, schools, and local businesses, and community organizations can unify to help preserve and beautify our wonderful County,” said Director Michael Johnson.  “We hope that you will join us for this very important cleanup event.”

Students participating in ‘Growing Green with Pride’ will receive community service credits. Verification forms for community service are available at the schools. Register for this event HERE.  For additional information, please contact DPW&T’s Office of Highway Maintenance at (301) 499-8641 or e-mail Tonya Hairston at  GrowingGreenwithPride@co.pg.md.us. 

 

  

WHAT:
Growing Green with Pride – Spring 2023

WHEN:
Saturday, April 22, 2023

WHERE:
Countywide in Prince George’s County

WHO:
Community
Organizations
Schools
Businesses
Volunteers

 

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